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The RMS Titanic’s maiden voyage has gone down in history as one of the most heartbreaking disasters of the 20th century.
The tragic events of April 14, 1912 have been honoured with countless documentaries, TV shows and, of course, James Cameron’s blockbuster film, and now it returns to the stage as a breathtaking musical.
Titanic the Musical will be at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley from Thursday, March 16 to Saturday, March 18. You can book online here or call 03433 100020.
The production will then return for a run at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford from Monday, June 26 to Saturday, July 1. You can book tickets for these performances online here or call 03433 100033.
The musical is based on the lives and stories of the real people who boarded the Titanic on its voyage from Southampton to New York.
During the highly-anticipated journey, the so-called ‘unsinkable ship’ collided with an iceberg and 1,517 passengers and crew lost their lives.
This epic production, produced by Danielle Tarento, Steven M Levy and Vaughan Williams, explores the Third Class immigrants’ American dreams, the Second Class passengers who rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous, and the legacy of the First Class millionaires.
“Steven, Vaughan and I are so excited that the great ship Titanic is setting sail on a new UK tour,” says Danielle. “I can’t believe that it’s been 10 years since that first production at Southwark Playhouse - it feels like a lifetime ago and only just the other day in equal measure!
“After the couple of years that we’ve all lived through, to be able to mark this anniversary by revisiting some favourite venues from the last tour and also bringing the show to some new ones feels especially joyful.”
The original Broadway production achieved critical acclaim, with five Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score.
The 10th anniversary UK tour celebrates the work that has gone into recreating the spectacular ship onstage, as well as remembering the passengers who lost their lives and honouring the small number who survived.
“This is the true story of the people on the Titanic,” adds Danielle. “Truth is a better story than fiction. Titanic is the star.”